The Ordinary
The Ordinary Vitamin C 30% in Silicone.
About this product
A 30% vitamin C serum in silicone base designed to provide antioxidant protection, boost collagen, and fade hyperpigmentation.
Full ingredients
Guru Score
The Guru Score: every expert's verdict on a product, in one simple number.
Yay · 75%+
Mixed · 55 to 74%
Nay · under 55%
Under the score you'll see how many experts weighed in, or "Early verdict" while only a few have. Paid takes count for half in the score.
Guru Certified means at least 6 experts, a score of 85% or more, and almost no Nays.
How we score →50%
Nay
3 experts · Moderate agreement
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What the gurus are saying
This high-concentration vitamin C serum sparks real disagreement: some gurus praise its strength and affordable price, while others flag serious irritation and texture problems. Those who like it note it works for brightening and can layer with hyaluronic acid or vitamin E, though a few found it caused stinging. The sticking point is the grittiness and pilling many experienced when layering it under moisturizers, at 30%, the concentration itself pushes some people's skin too far, and the silicone base doesn't play well with other products. Anyone with sensitive skin may want to start low and patch-test first, or consider a gentler 12% or 15% option instead.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take January 2024
What they liked
- Affordable for the concentration
- Works under makeup without pilling
What they flagged
- Grainy, gritty texture
- Stings and irritates sensitive skin
- Pills when layered with other products
